UFC 199 results recap: Next matches to make for ‘Rockhold vs Bisping 2’ main card winners

Following the UFC 199: “Rockhold vs Bisping 2” event, MMAmania.com ponders what is next for the main card winners who picked up victories last Saturday night (June 4, 2016) on pay-per-view inside The Forum in Inglewood, California.

In the main event, Michael Bisping pulled off one of the greatest upsets in UFC history, violently knocking out Luke Rockhold in the first round to become the undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion (highlights here).

In the co-main event, Dominick Cruz absolutely outclassed his arch rival Urijah Faber in a masterful and clinical performance to defend his UFC Bantamweight title, and once and for all end his historic rivalry with “The California Kid” as the victor.

Check out the highlights here.

With that quick recap of last night’s marquee bouts, it’s now time to play matchmaker with our “Next Matches To Make.”

Winner: Michael Bisping

Who Should He Fight Next: Luke Rockhold

While many fight fans hoped longtime UFC veteran Michael Bisping could some how pull off a victory over the dangerous champ Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, nobody in their right minds truly believed “The Count” was capable of the upset.

After a violent and shocking first round knockout, Bisping is the new UFC Middleweight champion, nearly 10 years to the day of his UFC debut.

The win was the culmination of Bisping’s life work. The fight was his first title shot in 26 UFC fights, and was his 19th victory with the promotion, tying him for first all-time with Georges St-Pierre.

Regardless of where the brash Englishman goes from here, he will be a UFC Champion and Hall of Famer.